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M series (Toronto subway)

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The M-series rapid transit cars, were a Toronto subway car model built in 1962-1963:

The cars were built by the Alco's Montreal Locomotive Works in Montreal, Quebec for the Toronto Transit Commission.

The fleet numbers for M-series cars were:

  • M1 - 5300-5335

M-series Specifications

  • Car Builder: Montreal Locomotive Works, Montreal, Quebec
  • Car Body: aluminum
  • Unit Numbers: 5300-5335
  • Fleet of: 35
  • Car Length: 17.5 metres of 58 feet
  • Car Width: N/A
  • Car Height: N/A
  • Track Gauge: 4' 10 7/8"
  • Total Weight: 27,200 kg or 59,840 lbs
  • Propulsion System: DC Motors
  • Motors: 1251PA1
  • Power: 120hp
  • Braking System: N/A
  • Total Seating: 83 (formerly 84)
  • Coupling/Numbering Arrangement: All married pairs.
  • Air Conditioning System: N/A
  • Price per car N/A